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Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket vs Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket

Flight Jacket is the lighter of the two by 76 g (2.7 oz).

Grumman Down Jacket lists for $51.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Where to buy

Grumman Down Jacket

  • Check price at Stone Glacier

Flight Jacket

  • Check price at Western Mountaineering

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The lower weight and the higher R-value are highlighted.

Grumman Down Jacket

Stone Glacier

Flight Jacket

Western Mountaineering

Weight
13.6 oz
10.9 oz
MSRP
$399.00
$450.00

Which one to choose

  • Choose the Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket if every ounce counts — 10.9 oz against 13.6 oz.
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket lighter than the Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket?
Flight Jacket is the lighter of the two by 76 g (2.7 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket or the Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket?
Grumman Down Jacket lists for $51.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Stone Glacier Grumman Down Jacket

Source not recorded.

“The Grumman Down Jacket delivers exceptional packability, warmth, and protection for the backcountry hunter in a truly ultralight package. Built with a Pertex® Quantum shell and insulated with HyperDRY® 850+ Fill Power DWR-treated goose down, it remains one of the lightest and most technically advanced down hunting jackets available.”
Full specs and prices for the Grumman Down Jacket →

Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket

Source not recorded.

“The Flight Jacket is a premium technical down jacket for cold weather backpacking, alpine climbing, and ultralight travel where serious warmth is needed without excess weight or bulk. Weighing just 11 oz (312g), this high-performance insulator delivers exceptional warmth with a minimalist footprint.”
Full specs and prices for the Flight Jacket →

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